Animal kingdom: 1 in 3 would choose their pet over their house or spouse!

by Chris Melore, Study Finds  

May 10, 2022

NEW YORK — Home really ISN’T where the heart is, apparently. New research suggests that if it came down to it, one-third of Americans would choose their pet over their house!

A panel of 2,000 dog and cat owners reveals that 33 percent would choose their four-legged friend instead of their house, and another 33 percent would choose their pet over their significant other.

Owners fear pet’s death more than family members

Another 31 percent say that the possibility of their pet’s death keeps them up at night — even more so than the death of a family member (28%), being the victim of a crime (18%), or going through a divorce (14%). So, it’s no surprise that two-thirds (66%) get stressed thinking about how their pet will age.

According to the poll, conducted by OnePoll on behalf of ElleVet Sciences, 69 percent of respondents worry they won’t be able to identify and treat their pet’s aches and pains as they get older...

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https://www.studyfinds.org/pet-health-aging/